Lead Nuclear Safety Engineer — Line Supervisor

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineering Line Supervisor to lead a team of Nuclear Safety Engineers. The role provides technical direction for obtaining federal authorization to conduct nuclear operations and oversees safety controls, hazard analyses, and safety basis documentation.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with federal counterparts, and guiding safety analyses for complex operations across processing, machining, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or related field ABET-accredited.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
• Must meet DOE O 426.2A requirements (engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, 1 year nuclear experience, or an equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard evaluation studies and accident analyses.
• Identify safety controls that ensure protection of workers and the public.
• Perform Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations before changing operating procedures or facility equipment.
• Evaluate operational events and new technical information for safety issues.
• Maintain safety basis documentation for nuclear operations and update documents annually.
• Support projects to design, install, and start up new capabilities and technologies.
• Develop major modification determinations for substantial changes to operations or facilities.
• Review work products from Nuclear Safety staff, including draft safety basis documents and USQ determinations.
• Brief federal counterparts on the safety posture of nuclear operations at Y-12, including hazards and safety controls.
• Mentor Nuclear Safety team members.

Skills

Engineering experience

DOE/NNSA safety standards

Hazard analysis

Safety basis knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineering Line Supervisor to lead a team of Nuclear Safety Engineers. The role provides technical direction for obtaining federal authorization to conduct nuclear operations and oversees safety controls, hazard analyses, and safety basis documentation.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with federal counterparts, and guiding safety analyses for complex operations across processing, machining, and